Alexander Ovechkin, nicknamed “The Great 8” and “Ovi,” is a celebrated Russian ice hockey player currently serving as the ...

The Capitals’ captain — who is now 16 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s scoring record of 894 — collided with Jack ...

Alex Ovechkin has 26 goals this season and 879 career goals. The Washington Capitals captain is now 16 away from breaking ...

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Jan 23, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) reacts after scoring an empty net goal against the Seattle Kraken during the third period at Climate Pledge ...

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 875 goals and needs 20 to break the record. Ovechkin entered the season 42 ...

Third Period—2, Washington, Ovechkin 22 (Chychrun, van Riemsdyk), 16:32 (en). Penalties—None. Shots on Goal—Washington 15-9-8—32. Seattle 9-4-9—22. Power-play opportunities—Washington ...

Morrison took the time to reflect on Ovechkin and his time with No. 8 on the latest episode of That's DC Hockey, recalling his passion and enthusiasm for the game. "Genuine joy and just love of ...

NHL fans were preparing to watch another edition of Alex Ovechkin against Connor McDavid on Tuesday night. Unfortunately, that won't happen. The Oilers superstar was officially suspended for three ...

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 10: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals smiles against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period at Capital One Arena on January 10, 2025 in Washington ...

While a lot of talk is being had regarding McDavid’s suspension, Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin managed to get in a good joke towards the Oilers’ superstar. Ahead of the meeting between the ...

Ovechkin is now just 20 goals away, at 874 career goals, from tying Gretzky's record. With half of the NHL season remaining, it's very possible that he at least gets close to it this season. In 30 ...